Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

20 Feb

Heart-wrenching: Six-year-old dies in Delhi hit-and-run, grandmother says ‘begged but no one helped

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New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- In another case of reckless driving in national capital, a six-year-old girl died and her grandmother injured after the e-rickshaw they were travelling in collided with a car and overturned in west Delhi's Janakpuri. The child's grandmother, 57-year-old Mercy Xavier while recounting the horror said a fast-moving car suddenly slammed into their e-rickshaw. She remembered being thrown onto the road before she could understand what was happening. "I had boarded the e-rickshaw with my granddaughter, and we were on our way to her school. It was an ordinary morning. Suddenly, a speeding car rammed into…

20 Feb

ALBERTA PROTESTS INTENSIFY AS PRESSURE MOUNTS ON PREMIER DANIELLE SMITH

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Public anger toward Alberta’s government has escalated as protests and calls for accountability grow across the province, targeting Premier Danielle Smith over health care, education and governance issues. Demonstrations have been held outside constituency offices and in major cities, with organizers accusing the government of ignoring frontline crises while pursuing divisive political agendas.“We feel abandoned,” said one protester in Edmonton. “Hospitals are overflowing, classrooms are packed, and the government keeps talking about politics instead of people.” Health care has emerged as a central flashpoint. Alberta continues to face emergency room overcrowding, staff shortages and long wait times…

20 Feb

Extortion Ring Busted in Northeast Calgary After Year-Long Threat Campaign Against Woman

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Charges have been laid following a months-long extortion investigation in northeast Calgary, after police uncovered repeated threats and demands for money made against a local woman throughout 2024. According to the Calgary Police Service, the victim reported multiple extortion attempts by suspects known to her, who allegedly demanded cash and valuables on six separate occasions between August and October, warning her of violence if she refused to comply. Investigators say the sustained pattern of intimidation prompted an in-depth probe that ultimately led to criminal charges.Police said the case underscores the serious psychological and financial harm caused by…

19 Feb

Trump Pledges Financial Support to Strengthen UN; Asserts ‘Board of Peace’ Will Oversee Global Body

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma)– In a significant shift in rhetoric, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States would revitalize the United Nations, promising to make the organization "viable" and provide necessary "money-wise" assistance. However, the President also stipulated that his newly formed Board of Peace would maintain an oversight role to ensure the global body "runs properly." Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace—a key component of his 20-point Gaza peace plan—Trump expressed a desire to help the UN reach its "tremendous potential," a milestone he claims it has historically failed to achieve. The…

19 Feb

Security Alert: Innisfil Mayor’s Email Compromised in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

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INNISFIL, ON (Rajeev Sharma) – The Town of Innisfil has issued an urgent warning to residents after Mayor Lynn Dollin’s municipal email account was breached by a malicious phishing scam earlier this week. Officials are advising the public to immediately delete any suspicious emails purportedly from the Mayor that request financial assistance or personal information. The breach occurred on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after the Mayor opened a link from an email that appeared to be from a "trusted external organization." Once clicked, the sophisticated malware automatically sent similar fraudulent messages to every individual in the Mayor’s extensive contact list.…

19 Feb

“Destiny, Not Fear”: PM Modi Invites Global Tech Leaders to ‘Design in India’ at Landmark AI Summit

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) – Addressing the inaugural India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India views the Artificial Intelligence revolution as a "destiny" rather than a threat. Speaking to a global audience that included French President Emmanuel Macron and tech titans like Sam Altman and Sundar Pichai, the Prime Minister positioned India as the world's premier destination for AI development and innovation. Modi emphasized that while some nations view AI as a confidential strategic asset, India advocates for an open-source approach. "Transparency is the best security," he remarked, calling for shared codes to…

19 Feb

32 Foreign Nationals Ordered Out of Canada, 10 Already Deported in Extortion-Linked Crackdown

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Ottawa: (Rajeev Sharma): The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has confirmed that 32 foreign nationals have been issued removal orders after being found inadmissible under Canadian immigration law, with 10 already deported from the country, following reviews tied to police investigations into organized extortion networks. The cases were referred to immigration authorities by law-enforcement agencies, including the B.C. Extortion Task Force, as part of a wider probe into threats and violence targeting business owners and community members in cities such as Surrey, Vancouver and other parts of Western Canada. CBSA officers are currently examining 296 people flagged as “persons of…

19 Feb

Marner’s Overtime Heroics Send Canada to Olympic Hockey Semifinals

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Milan (Rajeev Sharma): Mitch Marner scored a dramatic overtime winner to lift Canada to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Czechia in the men’s hockey quarterfinals at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, keeping the country’s gold-medal hopes alive. The Thornhill, Ontario native sealed the win just 1:22 into three-on-three overtime, skating through the Czech defence before firing a backhand shot past goaltender Lukas Dostal. Head coach Jon Cooper praised the forward’s clutch performance. “There’s never a doubt when Mitch Marner is on the ice. He always finds a way to deliver when it matters,” he said. Canada had earlier…

19 Feb

Canada Introduces New Express Entry Categories to Attract Skilled Workers, Military Talent

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has announced new immigration priority categories aimed at attracting highly skilled professionals in critical sectors, including research, health care, aviation and defence, as part of a broader effort to reshape its immigration system. The changes, unveiled on Wednesday, align with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s strategy to reduce overall immigration levels while focusing on candidates who can address labour shortages and support key national priorities. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said the updates to the Express Entry system for 2026 are designed to bring in individuals who can “contribute from day one” as Canada faces workforce gaps…

18 Feb

Carney Launches Canada’s First Defence Industrial Strategy to Boost Domestic Production

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Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday unveiled Canada’s first-ever defence industrial strategy, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers to equip the Canadian Armed Forces. The announcement was made during a visit to simulation technology firm CAE in Montreal, where industry leaders welcomed the move as a major step toward building a stronger national defence sector. CAE president and CEO Matthew Bromberg said the strategy signals a clear commitment to developing a robust defence industrial base in Canada. About half of the company’s contracts are now tied to military work, with 90 per…